Some of my favorite childhood memories come from the time I spent with the men of the church. Almost weekly, the church I grew up in hosted dinners, men's groups, and other times of fellowship. The men took me under their wing, and I would help do the dishes in the kitchen or sing with them in the choir.

"The Lord replied, 'My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest'" (Exodus 33:14)

Each day we have countless opportunities to make eternal investments in the lives of the children at Cross Schools. It is important to realize that every investment counts. We don’t always see the fruit of our labors, but this week we had one of those beautiful moments where we pause and say “Wow! Thank you God!”

God has a plan and a design for every person’s life. That plan is for us to fully glorify God and to

As I sit in my office this week, the students around me are having their knowledge tested. This is the most dreaded week of the year. As I welcomed students to school on Monday they said, “I don’t want to be here today.” These nationally normed tests will measure their knowledge of all the core subjects.

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and

Today we find crosses everywhere. They not only fill our churches, but they are frequently found in architecture, art, and are worn

As I reflect on the New Year, I do what many people do: I make New Year’s Resolutions. The New Year is